# Calca app

> Calc Application

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1567655347](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1567655347)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1567655347`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Francisco Mateo Marquez
- **Category:** Graphics & Design
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (89 ratings)
- **Version:** 248
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-28
- **First published:** 2021-06-19
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calca-app/id1567655347)
- **Website:** [https://www.erbolamm.com/p/ya-podeis-probar-mi-nueva-app-enlace-en.html](https://www.erbolamm.com/p/ya-podeis-probar-mi-nueva-app-enlace-en.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.calcaapp.com/p/politicas-de-privacidad.html](https://www.calcaapp.com/p/politicas-de-privacidad.html)

## Description

Calca App is a customizable tool that turns images into drawings on paper using your device’s camera, acting like a camera lucida or simple projector. It supports a 45-degree tilt stand for 3D effects and lets you create on paper or even walls, with examples and tutorials at CalcaApp.com.

Key features include 1550+ fonts, multilingual support, improved web capture (turning webpages into images with one tap), and upcoming subscription options that unlock all features. It’s free to use, with color and font customization to spark creativity, and ongoing development guided by user feedback on CalcaApp.com and related sites.

## Rankings

- #149,456 — Overall

## Review summary

Calca is loved for its free use and strong projection/tracing capabilities, with features like adjustable transparency and usefulness for learning to draw. However, several reviews note update-induced instability, including gray/blue screens, which can hinder usability. Overall, it’s highly regarded when stable, but reliability across updates needs improvement.

### Pros

- Free to use with no purchases required.
- Excellent for projecting and tracing art onto paper; adjustable image transparency aids accuracy.
- High-quality performance with long-lasting use.
- Great for learning to draw; widely praised as a top tool for projection/trace work.

### Cons

- Update-related instability causing display issues (gray/blue screens) and non-functional features, reported by multiple users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1567655347)